Aura aims to accelerate the integration of remotely piloted flight operations in the National Airspace System by providing a dedicated communications platform.
The U.S. agency is proposing changes to definitions used in rules covering commercial air operations so that new aircraft types can be appropriately regulated alongside existing airplanes and helicopters.
The Chinese company is deploying its autonomous two-seat aircraft at Lleida-Alguaire Airport in Spain as part of Europe's Satellite Based Augmentation System Adoption in Multicopter VTOL Aircraft (SAMVA) program.
The Eco Caravan made a first flight on November 18, marking a key waypoint in Ampaire’s efforts to bring the converted hybrid-electric aircraft to market.